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Photography: Cristobal Palma


ACCORDIA SKY

These four 400sm semi-detached houses form part of a row of substantial properties that showcase the
400-unit Accordia development for Countryside Properties, currently shortlisted for the 2008 Stirling Prize.
Inspired by the array of eccentric villas along Brooklands Avenue, the houses provide a flexible open plan
layout with internal spaces varying in height and orientation within the envelope defined by FCB Architects’
high density, sustainable masterplan.

Split down the middle to create a top lit triple height atrium and stair hall, the two halves are offset to create
a split level so that the living room becomes a 4.5 metre high space. The ground floor was conceived as an
open plan landscape with a sunken living room, fireplace and dining areas having large glazed areas opening
onto outdoor patios and terraces. A single curved copper roof sweeps over the top floor of the house
creating a huge open plan family room, with a fireplace, rooflights and a wall of glass open to the sky.

Awards:
> RIBA 2008 National Award Winner
> Overall Winner and Medium Housebuilder Winner
> 2006 Housing Design Awards
> Best Housing Project of the Year
> 2006 National Homebuilders Award
> Stirling Prize 2008

> Project data:
> Client: Countryside Properties Plc
> Construction: commenced Spring 2005 and finished July 2006
> Contract Value: £1.7million